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gjd · Apr 3rd, 2012, 20:32

Hello

My Driving Instructor taught me to fire up his Metro with the clutch pedal depressed. Said it saved wear on the engine. Also, it made sure you didn;t hurtle into the garage wall.

That was late 80s advice. As usual, turns out to have been superceded! I'll watch this thread with interest.

Apr 3rd, 2012, 20:32	#5
gjd Premier Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2019 18:26 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norwich	Hello My Driving Instructor taught me to fire up his Metro with the clutch pedal depressed. Said it saved wear on the engine. Also, it made sure you didn;t hurtle into the garage wall. That was late 80s advice. As usual, turns out to have been superceded! I'll watch this thread with interest. __________________ GJD V70 TDi (2000 Classic) - "The Lorry" 214,000 miles!!!!